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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc

LS53 EJGMOT history

LS53 EJG is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 31 Oct 2003. Its MOT expired on 6 Jul 2024 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 164,201 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jul 2023.

LS53 EJG silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 6 Jul 2024
Mileage
164,201 mi
At MOT on 7 Jul 2023
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
7,884 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 EJG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
31 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
7 Jul 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS53 EJG was last recorded at 164,201 miles on 7 Jul 2023, 6,045 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jul 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
158,156 miles · 5 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
6,045 miles
Average per year
7,884 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 164,201 miles
  • 2022 – 158,156 miles
  • 2021 – 153,482 miles
  • 2020 – 144,068 miles
  • 2019 – 135,945 miles
  • 2018 – 128,395 miles
  • 2017 – 122,236 miles
  • 2016 – 116,215 miles
  • 2014 – 106,337 miles
  • 2013 – 99,914 miles
  • 2012 – 93,900 miles
  • 2011 – 86,191 miles
  • 2010 – 75,914 miles
  • 2009 – 59,447 miles
  • 2008 – 48,375 miles
  • 2007 – 34,672 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass164,201 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel slightly has damage
  • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear shock absorber corroded both side

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Rear shockabsorber corroded both side

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Exhaust corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear exhaust outer corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

26 tests since 31 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass164,201 miles (+6,045)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    164,201 miles
    Test number
    434252130303
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel slightly has damage
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear shock absorber corroded both side

  2. Pass158,156 miles (+18)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    158,156 miles
    Test number
    672015885798
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear shockabsorber corroded both side

  3. Fail158,138 miles (+4,656)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,138 miles
    Test number
    725857845885
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear exhasut box corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear shockabsorber corroded both side

  4. Pass153,482 miles (+9,414)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    153,482 miles
    Test number
    968264599738
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  5. Pass144,068 miles (+8,123)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    144,068 miles
    Test number
    140241362234
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on edges and nearside front low tread
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  6. Pass135,945 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    135,945 miles
    Test number
    649556758403
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust outer corroded

  7. Fail135,945 miles (+7,550)1 dangerous6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,945 miles
    Test number
    573473474066
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust outer corroded

  8. Pass128,395 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    128,395 miles
    Test number
    228178933935
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust outer skin corroded

  9. Fail128,395 miles (+6,159)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,395 miles
    Test number
    424462378314
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust outer skin corroded

  10. Pass122,236 miles (+75)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    122,236 miles
    Test number
    220382517323
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Fail122,161 miles (+5,946)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,161 miles
    Test number
    302383656804
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake has slight bind
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside headlamp slightly insecure
    • AdvisoryDampness around fuel filter, does not appear to be fuel leak
    • AdvisoryRear service brakes slightly imbalanced

  12. Pass116,215 miles (+9,878)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    116,215 miles
    Test number
    114711297546

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass106,337 miles (+6,423)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    106,337 miles
    Test number
    189667014240
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear exhaust box outer body corroded

  14. Pass99,914 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    99,914 miles
    Test number
    327042703107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail99,914 miles (+6,014)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,914 miles
    Test number
    327871403168
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass93,900 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    93,900 miles
    Test number
    949353272039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail93,900 miles (+7,709)1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,900 miles
    Test number
    766462672022
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  18. Pass86,191 miles (+166)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    86,191 miles
    Test number
    445061101141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail86,025 miles (+10,111)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,025 miles
    Test number
    416975391018
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass75,914 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    75,914 miles
    Test number
    890597590091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail75,898 miles (+16,451)2 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,898 miles
    Test number
    580717690052
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

  22. Pass59,447 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    59,447 miles
    Test number
    540102999076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail59,447 miles (+420)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,447 miles
    Test number
    441602699087
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  24. Fail59,027 miles (+10,652)1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,027 miles
    Test number
    414164389082
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

  25. Pass48,375 miles (+13,703)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    48,375 miles
    Test number
    211550048079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass34,672 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    34,672 miles
    Test number
    542461937050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS53 EJG

Does LS53 EJG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS53 EJG expired on 6 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS53 EJG?
The MOT on LS53 EJG expired on 6 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS53 EJG done?
LS53 EJG was recorded at 164,201 miles at its MOT on 7 Jul 2023, an average of 7,884 miles a year.
Has LS53 EJG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 EJG has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on LS53 EJG ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LS53 EJG find?
LS53 EJG passed its latest MOT on 7 Jul 2023 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 3 more.

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